Laiden vs. Laden — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 8, 2023
"Laiden" is incorrect, while "Laden," meaning heavily loaded or weighed down, is the correct spelling. Understanding both terms' accuracy enhances vocabulary and communication.
Which is correct: Laiden or Laden
How to spell Laden?
Laiden
Incorrect Spelling
Laden
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Laiden and Laden
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Key Differences
Remember the second letter "a" as it appears in "loaded," which has a similar meaning.
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Associate "Laden" with "Burden" for a mnemonic since both indicate being weighted with something.
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"Laiden" might sound like it begins with “lay,” but remember the correct term does not.
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Think of "Laden" as having an "a" for "abundant" since it means full or heavy.
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Visualize a heavy-laden cart when you think of "Laden."
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Definitions
Laden
Laden means being heavily burdened with something.
The laden donkey trudged up the hill.
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Laden
Suggests being packed or filled with a particular substance or quality.
The air was laden with the scent of jasmine.
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Laden
Refers to being heavily loaded with physical items.
The laden ship sailed across the ocean.
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Laden
Indicates being weighed down by something.
Her eyes were laden with tears.
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Laden
Weighed down with a load; heavy
"the warmish air, laden with the rains of those thousands of miles of western sea" (Hilaire Belloc).
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Laden
(chemistry) In the form of an adsorbate or adduct.
Once laden it is easy to regenerate the adsorbent and retrieve the adsorbed species as a gas.
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Laden
Loaded; freighted; burdened; as, a laden vessel; a laden heart.
Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity.
A ship laden with gold.
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Laden
Filled with a great quantity;
A tray loaded with dishes
Table laden with food
`ladened' is not current usage
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Laden
Burdened psychologically or mentally;
Laden with grief
Oppressed by a sense of failure
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FAQs
What is the root word of Laden?
"Laden" comes from the Old English word "hladen."
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Why is it called Laden?
It originates from Old English "hladen," meaning to load, heap, or pile up.
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What is the plural form of Laden?
Laden is not used in a plural form as it’s not countable.
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How is Laden used in a sentence?
"The branches were laden with snow after the storm."
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Is the word “Laden” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be used as neither; it’s an adjective.
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Author Spotlight
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
